Prudence Dispatch About Prudence Dispatch is a semi-annual journal of poetry published from Prudence Island - Chippaquasett - in the center of Narragansett Bay. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterPrudence Dispatch's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachablePrudence Dispatch's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsivePrudence Dispatch's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Temp Closed We prefer shorter poems (that will fit on a single page) and poems that connect nature to the human experience.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 14 days from now) through 30 November 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:Ephemera: Unintended Survival (30 Nov 2026*)1Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @prudence_dispatch For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Prudence Dispatch Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 9 min | 37.9 mean avg | 39.0 median | 100 max days (25.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 16.67 % of submissions accepted (72.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 16.67 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 83.33 % (33.6 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 60.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (108 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. (66.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Submissions are acknowledged within 6 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 May 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:26 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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